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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
importation of Fine Horses

WASHINGTON, July l3.-The importers
of fine French and English horses have
been somewhat disturbed by recent in
timations that the Treasury intends to
be more strict hereafter in the interpe-
tration of the law as to the free entry of
animals for breeding purposes, and the
result has been that the Secretary of the
Treasury was requested to give an inter
view to the two chief importers of fine
horses in this country-Messrs. Durham
and Curry, of Illinois. They were ac-
companied by Congressman Hopkins, of
Illinois, who secured an interview with
the Secretary. 1t appears that the law
as to the free entry into this country of
animals for breeding purposes has been
grossly violated both on the Canadian
and Rio Grande border. The records
show that some IL 900 horses were i'm
ported from Canada last year duty free
nominally for breeding purposes. Now
most of the Canadian horses imported
under this provision are not desirable
for breeding purposes and are not ac-
tually used for that purpose, but are as a
rule an inferior grade of horses imported
for the purposes of sale only. On the
Rio Grande border also the habit has
grown up of importing sheep with their
fieeces on just before shearing time, in
fraud of the law in order to avoid the
payment of the duty upon the wool
which is Immediately shorn and put up
on the market. The fact that these
fiocks of sheep belong in most cases to
enterprising American herders who
have their own notion as to the charac-
ter and obligations of an oath does not
alter the intention of the Treasury Off
Gals to see to it that the law shall be
honestly administered, but there is no
disposition on the part of the Depart
ment to in any way interfere with the
bona fide importation of fine animals for
breeeing purposes, and the Secretary as
sured Messrs. Curry and Durham that
they could continue their legitimate i'm
portations without any fear of interfer-
ence from the government. One of the
gentlemen imports annually not less
than 500 French and English stations.
He has just returned from Europe, and
expects sixty fine horses by an early
steamer. Another one of these import
ers has large number to arrive next
week at Montreal. "The value of horses
in Illinois" said one of the gentlemen,
"has nearly doubled since the importa-
ton of these breeds began. Some of
these horses weigh 1900 pounds, and are
unsurpassed for all classes of heavy
work"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15

THE Toledo BLADE yesterday published
answers from p $50 persons in all parts
of the Union giving their first and second
choice for president in 1888. For first
choice: Blaine ll,0l0, Sherman 6,6S4,
Lincoln 1888, and the rest divided he
tween Allison, Edmunds, lngersol,
Hawley, Foraker and others. For Sec
ond choice: Sherman 1888, Blaine s.
47S, Lincoln 1881, Allison l,l54, etc
These figures may be taken as very ac'
curately sizing the strength of the van'
Gus candidates. Mr.. Blaine is far ahead
of any other man as the first choice o.
the Republicans, while if he is not can
didate Senator Sherman will draw large
" from his supporters.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
Oh. the DR.. is all Right.

LeSueIr Nears: The Mankato Daily
FREE PRESS, of Wednesday, July 9th edi-
ton gave a complete description of
Camp McGill, together with full his
tory ofall the companies and biographi-
cal sketches of the field and staff officers
and captains with portraits of same. The
FREE Press gets to the front all right
enough on the news question, but If Asst
Surgeon d. B. Collins, of St. Peter, has
got any sand, he'll compel Editor Hunt
to show cause why he should not shuttle
off this mortal coil as penalty for re-
producing picture for his likeness that
must have been a corpse for ce INJURIES
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
25th Anniversary of the Battle Of
New UIm.
To Al acho Rendered Aid in the Defense Of
Me1g Him.

TO Al achO Rendered Aid in the Defense Of
Nelg Ulm:
The day is drawing nigh when a quar-
ter of century will have elapsed since
the Sioux Indians made their bloody
descent upon the peaceable inhabitants
of the upper Minnesota valley. New
Ulm was destined to stand the brunt of
the attack. While many of its citizens
were combating on distant battle-ields
for the integrity Of the Union and the
cause of the black race, their families
and homes were in imminent peril of
being destroyed by the savage fury of
the red man. The handful of men that
withstood the first shock could not have
held out but for the timely succor so
generously furnished by the citizens of
LeSueur, Mankato and st. Peter. Hay-
ing determined to celebrate the 25th an
niversary of the Battle Of New Ulm, our
citizens extend TO all who assisted them
in defending their homes, cordial in
vitation to become the guests of the city
on Tuesday and Wednesday, August %
and "a, 1887. The program of the cele-
bration and information relative to rail-
road fares, will be published at an early
date. 1t will be esteemed favor if all
who know of any defender not likely to
be reached by this general invitation,
will communicate the name and present
place of residence to any member of the
undersigned committee on invitations.
New Ulm, Mimi, July ~, 1887.
DIR. G. WEscHCKE,
WV. PPAENDER,
j. SCHERER,
john LIND,
r. FISHER,
GEO. DoEHNE,
r. Nix.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15

Nh. Villas has refused to allow the
postal clerks to organize society, which
they expressly announced was to be for
general improvement and the inter
change of ideas. This Is the first time
that the idea has been presented that
employment by the government de-
prives citizen Of his rights and stand
ing. The reason given for the refusal by
the P. VI. G., that the organization was
for the purpose of strike, Is ridiculous.
The railway postoffice clerks are gener-
ally men of Intelligence-certainly intel
ligent enough to foresee that any inter
ference with the dispatch of government
business would be very unpopular. No,
Mr.. Villas is evidently scared by the idea
that the clerks are going to protest
against being used to advance admins
tration interests in the next nominating
convention.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15

Philadelphia Inquirer: Under the
circumstances il will be just as well il
the Democracy say nothing about their
Jeffersonian and Jacksonian principles
in the coming contest for the Presi-
dency, as it will not be principle, but
places they will contend for. If the
leaders mad their choice of candidates
they would probably nominate Govern
or Hill, of New York, who has proven
to be Democrat of what is commonly
known as the old school.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15


ST. LOUIS, July IA special from
Nogales. Arizon, says: "One of the
most severe rain storms ever seen here
came up yesterday afternoon about 2
o'clock. 1t appears that there was q
cloud burst on the mountain southeast
of the town of Sonora, and within the
space of half an hour the town was al,
most flooded. On the west side of the
town is large araya and IN few min
utes that swelled to the width of more
than 200 feet. Most of the damage was
done in Nogales In Sonora there were
five houses washed away and one child
drowned. One woman and two children
we're swept into the current, but were
fortunately saved.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
TIE Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul

The Chicago, Milwaukee st. Paul
railroad company has brought suit
against the Chicago, st. Paul, Mlnneap-
oils & Omaha company for the enorm-
GUS sum of SIS, OO0, 900 claimed to be due
on lands and benefits. In noting this
suit special telegram from Madison,
Wis, to the st. Paul Pioneer Press says
that few years ago the St. Paul COM
pany agreed with the Omaha company
not to attempt to secure from the State
of Wisconsin the possession of a rich
land grant now known as the Omaha
grant. In return the Omaha company
agreed in the event of its own success TO
give one-fourth of the grant to the st. Paul
company, and also TO allow it certain
track privileges on the line from Chip
pewa Falls to Superior. The st. Paul
company now seeks to enforce this con-
tract, while the Omaha company COM
bats it on the ground that the agree
ment is contrary to public policy, and
that the st. Paul company never gave
any legal or valid consideration for the
benefits now claimed by it in this suit.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
MASKAro MARKET.
They Want it.

Albert Lea Standard: At railroad
meeting in Freeborn township last week,
S1l5 was subscribed towards paying pre-
liminary expenses Of the Duluth, st.
Cloud, Mankato and Southeastern rail-
road, and more was promised if neces-
sary. The people of Freedom are show
ing the right spirit, and when other in
terested towns have followed their ex-
ample, work on that important line will
be promptly pushed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15

THE average Minnesota editor has left
his paper in the hands of his devil
and is taking free ride in the vicinity
of Duluth. In some instances there is
noticeable improvement in the "tone"
of the paper. The average printing Of
fee devil is as full of news as nut Is oil
meat, and he only wants an annual
crack" to get it out III good shape.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
ATTENTION.

An invitation has been received from
the committee of arrangements to the
Mankato Company to join in the cele-
bration of the 25th anniversary ofthe de-
Tense of New Ulm and the attack of the
Sioux Indians. Any one of said com
pany who wishes to be present will
please reportto WIZ. BrERBAUER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15

'sUsing horses on the turf before they
are matured Injuries Them" said trot-
ting man to reporter recently. Son the
running turf colts and FLIES are raced
when two years old. This is injuri-
GUS in itself, but that is not all, for
they must be trained when only q year
old, carrying riders ON their backs, while
the ordeal of training is severe and ardu-
GUS. On the trotting courses they do not
begin SO early, yet we have phenomenal
trotters that are only three years old, and
their number Is increasing. Unless breed.
ers put an end to this forcing process. the
time viii come when horse viii be aged
at z or years old, and instead of Inn
provement being the result the step vii
be backward. New York Mail and Elk
press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
ZEN From a soaffold.

COLUMBIA, S. g.. July l4.-This morn.
ing by the breaking of scafFold upon
whichthey we're working upon the cell
inc ofthe Hall Of Representatives in the
State House, four colored workmen were
thrown to the floor, distance of 80 feet
George Caldwell died from his injuries
in ten minutes. Cyrus Jackson, Sam
Cunningham and William Oliver were
all terribly bruised.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15

Citizen: "At the sham battle yester-
day a young lady standing in rather
close proximity to the contending forces
was startled by the report ofa cannon
and throwing out an arm in selfdefense,
bursted her sleeve from top to bottom.
She insisted that she had been wounded,
but with the instincts of her noble sex
she tainted not, neither did she retreat
Taking delicately perfumed handker-
chief from the belt about her waist, she
proceeded to bandage the manned men,
Der, and did so without assistance.
Young gentlemen who accompany blush
ing maidens to scenes of battle should
bear in mind mot in arms the delicacy
of their charge and show them all posi-
BILE tenderness"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15

JOEL P. HEATwoLE, editor of the North
field Neics, was yesterday elected Presi-
dent of the Minnesota State Editorial
Association. Joel is one of the bright
newspaper men of our State, and he will
make first-class President.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
Elaborate and Excellent.

Albert Lea Standard: The Mankato
FREE PRESS is publishing very elaborate
reports of the second regiment encamp-
ment, and its illustrations of the officers
are excellent. Among these are good
nkenesses of Capt. II. b. Molyneaux,
regimental chaplain, and Capt. Adam
Wieoand, of Co. T..
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
MANKATo CITY

FAscfty Of kaRkato has a PePalatis1 81 leoOo' q
sItsatsd HSoEtksssstsrR Aiaassota aad tssarToeHd
dog csc Of the Sass, agrieHltsrsi districts in IA
state. Has tO1r railroads, viE; TAs c, N, d ~. n
tAsc. q N-R., hs q, 81. p. n. & o., aRd "a
Kaskato q EInSrs. fAs State Normal School q
located here, and its Rblie Schools ars aao"s IN
Grst iHtAs Northeast. FOr TIE Superiority 81 81
clay, brick, IiRs-ssoAs, bGiIdiRs stoas, &C., Mas
hate is aO,sd tArosgAoHt hs laRd. AZ POI"
for jsbSias anI manufacturing q has ne superior
IN TIA NOrtAScsst
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15

The st. Paul Globe measures Presiden-
tial and Vice-Presidential timber by the
old-school Democratic tape measure. 1t
takes for granted that the party dare not
step aside and nominate any one other
than Cleveland for first place, and then
proceeds to name several gentlemen who
would answer for Vice President. The
list is run down to Stevenson, of Illinois,
Assistant P. NJ. General, and in this
sucker" the Globe sees a worthy repre-
sentative, entitled to to the gratitude of
his party-the particular point of
worth lying IN the fact, as
that paper states, because
OF his being so persistent and successful
in returning Republican postmasters out
of office! This is certainly a strong rec
ommendation with Bourbons, but the
average citizens, who cares more for
service than Office holders, will be slow
to believe that this is all the accomplish
ment necessary in vice-president. And
it is the only one possessed by Steven
son.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
A Flight Spoiled by the Police.

New York, July 14.-Tom Doris, of
Yonkers, and Pat Farley, of Brooklyn,
fought "A rounds in two honrs fifty-six
minutes with hard gloves, about 30 miles
up the Sound early this morning, at the
same spot were Cartey and Mitchell
fought. The battle was terrific and both
men were badly punished. When the
fight was becoming most interesting the
police boat Patrol came along. Look
ers on, the principals and seconds
scampered off, not before, however, the
fight was declared draw.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15

THE blackguardism of the Grand Army
of the Republic which is the favorite oc-
cupation of the muGwump newspapers
will all be discontinued by the time the
Presidential campaign opens. But the
veterans of the order are not likely to
forget the insults put upon them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15

The new system of examinations for
promotions is said to be depicting the
government departments of some of
their best clerks The men look upon
the order as a scheme to get rid of them.
and are forestalling their dismissal by
entering civil occupations. The reform
is working satisfactorily-tot the reform
arS -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
GOOD SHOO IING.

The gun club held shoot at the en-
campment grounds yesterday afternoon,
and some remarkably good scores were
made. Out of fifteen Peoria black
birds the score was: Konn 10, Block 10,
Duane IA, Crouch IA, Dodge IA, Carney
~, Carpenter 10, Joslin IL, Bird IA.
Five doubles were shot with the fol-
lowing result: Konn s, Block 8, Bird 8,
Duane 9, Crouch 9, Carpenter 8, Carney
8, Dodge Z.
The boys are making a record that il
hard to beat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15

The Democratic leaders are again dis
cussing the tariff question, and to reduce
the treasury surplus is what bothers
them. The people have little cause for
expecting relief from the present con-
gress. 1t is a hard matter for the tail to
WAC the dog
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
Resuscitated by Nitro-GIycerine.

DR.. NJ. H. Leskerstein, of Chicago. re-
ports the remarkabl Q effects of nitro-glyce-
rine in resuscitating life. His patient was
a woman, who sank rapidly and was ap-
parently dead. Any action of the heart
was imperceptible, the temperature of the
body had fallen to 90 degrees Fahrenheit
and every indication of death was present.
A solution of nitro lycerine was admins
tered hypodermically, when there was q
gasp, followed by three others within q
minute. During the second minute six
respirations were noted, with faint fut-
tering of the heart, but no wrist pulse
was discernible. During the third min
ute eighteen respirations were evident and
a feeble pulse. During the fourth minute
the pulse rose to $50 and above, the face
was flushed, the eyes rolled, the muscles
slowly relaxed and the patient became
comfortable. Frank Leslie's.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
FouR YEARS FoRssHARp:
Jacob sharp sentenced: to Fol

Jacob Sharp Sentenced: to -Four
Years Imprisonment.
NEw YoRK, July l4.--At 100 p. N
Jacob Sharp was brought into court and
sentenced by Judge Barrett 10 four years
imprisonment and TO paw fine ofs6, 900
NEW York. July Ian application
to Judge Potter, Of the Supreme Court
for stay Of proceedings in the sharI
case has Just been made.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
THE Only Amerloan Volcano

NEW YORK, July 14.-An FL Paso TEX
special describes visit to the only ac-
tive volcano in North America. II is
twelve miles from Bayispe, State of So
nora, Mexico. The volcano and earth
quake have almost annihilated the vii
lage of Bayispe. Many people were
killed, and the survivors are in most
wretched condition. The volcano is de-
scribed as majestic sight. Near it is a
geyser rivaling any of those in the Vel
loWstone Park.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15

ST. PAUL had visit from the Canada
sojers" last night. The reporters are
trying to classify the "bugs" which
seem to be something new in that.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
MARKETS BY rELEoRApH.
Chicago.

Chicago.
CmcAoo, July IA, Jpn.
Wheat weaker. Cash 10Y; August 70k Sep
TENDER Tax.
Corn frmer; Cash 36k; Aug. 86z; Sept. 37k,
0atslower; Cash 26k; Aug 26k, Sept. "a B,16
Prime timothy e2.20@2.26. Pork nominal
eIi.B0. Lard higher; Cash s6.B7k; Aug. 1852
Sept. e8.75: Rye ~. Barley, nothing doing
Flax, .eI.1O Whisky, SI.10.
Butter, scarce. Creamery 1919: Dairy II
Ola. EGGS higher, l3013h.
CHICAGO STOCK hARKBT.
Cattle Receipts. $500. Market slow bu
steady. Beeyes 90 25Q4. 20. Cows sI.50@2. as
etockers and Feeders e203. Bheep-Reeelpt.
$500. Market steady. Common TO choice s2.7i
Duluth.
DULUTa, July IL, 8P. NJ
Wheat weak and lower IN sympathy with Ia,
Eastern market. Closed cash "a, Aug 74z
Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS. July IA, 2:3O PM
Wheat, closing quotations IN store. No.
hard, July ~; Aug. TAX. Sept 7bk. No.
Northern July 70; Aug. Tax; Sept. tx. No. !
Northern July II; Aug Tx. Sept. Tex.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15

THE Century for the month has several
Sparkling ARTICLES on outdoor subjects
we'll fitted to the season. The opening
paper, by John Burroughs, on "WIld
Flowers" is profusely illustrated. An.
other, by w. j. Henderson, on "The
Sportsman's Music" gives pictures OF
live game birds and records the musical
notes on their songs A third paper.
by Talcott Williams, treats of Animal
Locomotion in the Muybridge Photo
graphs" with lot of drolly fascinating
pictures exhibiting in progressive series
familiar Phenomena not fully seen be-
fore in nature-a paper which is in the
nature of an excursion into new
world. A humorous story, yet not with
out serious conclusion, is "Sister Tod
hunters Heart" by H. s. Edwards,
with attractive genre pictures by Kem-
bic, to which there is foil in Mr.. Boy
eeen's pathetic CROOKED john" in
which the writer returns to the Norwe-
eian field of "Gunnar" and his other
early .uccesses. To these must be added
StocKton's "Hundredth Man." by one
Of the most individual of American fic-
ton writer's. The Lincoln history, the
War Series, and the departments fol-
low.-New York: The Century Com
pany.
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AFFastIssr E6SrISKman.


In first class carriage In Germany an
Englishman was observed to be constantly
putting his head out Of the window. The
train was going fast, and sudden gust Of
wind blew his hat of. With frightful
oath he reached down his hatbox and
hurled it after the hat. Then he sat down
and smiled on his fellow passengers, but
of course did not speak. The Germans
roared with laughter, and one of them
exclaimed: 'You don't expect your hat
box TO bring your hat back to you, dc
your
at do,'' said the Englishman. 'tNc
name on the hat, full name and hotel ad.
dress on the box. They'll be found to-
gether, and shall get both; d'you SEE
nowf''
Then those Germans subsidized and said
they had always considered the English Q
great and practical nation.-Paris Morn
inc News
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MAPLEroN, July i

The "Glorious Old Fourth" was cele-
brated in fine style in Latourell's grove.
Music by Minnesota Lake band, who
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Jas. Shoemaker: "I have been a res
ident of Mankato since before the war
of the rebellion; have seen great crowds
of people in Mankato on different coca
sions, but the gathering at Camp McGill
yesterday afternoon was the largest by
all means of any ever witnessed in the
city. And the wonderful feature of the
whole business was that with such a
great number of people and such a
throng of vehicles, not an accident
worthy of note occurred. should say
that there were from ten to fifteen thou
sand people on the grounds, and not
less than eight hundred or thousand
vehicles. Mankato can draw the crowds
when she presents the proper attrac-
tons"